The Asia Artist Awards 2026 (AAA 2026) will be held on December 5–6, 2026 at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan. The official lineup and hosts have been announced, the popularity award winners have been decided, and all 100,000 seats have sold out. Disney+ will stream the ceremony live, exclusively and worldwide. Here is everything announced so far.
📋 AAA 2026 at a Glance
| 📅 Dates | Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| 📍 Venue | Kaohsiung National Stadium (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) |
| ⏰ Schedule (each day) | Red carpet at 15:00 local time, awards ceremony at 17:00 (Taiwan time, UTC+8) |
| 🎫 Tickets | All 100,000 seats sold out (official announcement) |
| 📺 Streaming | Disney+ — exclusive live streaming worldwide. In Taiwan, SETTV will air it with a one-hour delay. |
| 🏢 Presented by | StarNews |
| 🏛️ Organized by | AAA Organizing Committee (Chair: Park Jun-cheol), MOTIVE and D-SHOW |
🎤 Hosts (MCs)
| Day 1 (Dec 5) | Tzuyu (TWICE) and Sung Han-bin |
| Day 2 (Dec 6) | Jang Won-young (IVE) and Ji Chang-wook |
- Jang Won-young is hosting for the sixth year in a row and is known as the "AAA Queen".
- Tzuyu returns as host after two years.
- Sung Han-bin also returns after two years.
📸 Official Lineup
Names are listed in Korean alphabetical order in the official image.
🌟 Day 1 (December 5)
🎬 Actors (14)
Go Youn-jung, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Soo-hyun, Dahyun (TWICE), Moon Sang-min, Park Ji-hwan, Park Ji-hoon, Bae Jong-ok, Ahn Hyo-seop, Yoon Kyung-ho, Lee Da-hee, Lee Hong-nae, Choo Young-woo, Heo Nam-jun
🎵 Singers & groups (25)
Naniwa Danshi, NEXZ, DAYOUNG (WJSN), RIIZE, LNGSHOT, RESCENE, MONSTA X, SUPER JUNIOR-D&E, OURBIRTHDAY, IDID, &TEAM, Accusefive, ATEEZ, Xdinary Heroes, YEONJUN (TOMORROW X TOGETHER), ALLDAY PROJECT, WOODZ, WONPIL (DAY6), ITZY, JOOHONEY (MONSTA X), YENA, KISS OF LIFE, KickFlip, tripleS, Hearts2Hearts
🌟 Day 2 (December 6)
🎬 Actors (14)
Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Jae-won, Kim Hye-yoon, Moon Sang-min, Shunsuke Michieda (Naniwa Danshi), Byeon Woo-seok, Yoon Kyung-ho, Um Mun-suk (official spelling), Lee Da-hee, Lee Sang-yi, Lee Jong-won, Jang Da-a, Heo Sung-tae, Hyeri
🎵 Singers & groups (24)
NEXZ, DAYOUNG (WJSN), LNGSHOT, RESCENE, MEOVV, PARK JI HOON, SUNG HAN BIN, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, MINGI (ATEEZ), SEONGHWA (ATEEZ), WOOYOUNG (ATEEZ), NMIXX, YUNA (ITZY), ZEROBASEONE, TZUYU (TWICE), CHAERYEONG (ITZY), CORTIS, QWER, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWS, TUIDE, tripleS
Appearing on both days: NEXZ, DAYOUNG, LNGSHOT, RESCENE and tripleS (singers), and Moon Sang-min, Yoon Kyung-ho and Lee Da-hee (actors). ATEEZ appears as a full group on Day 1 and as MINGI, SEONGHWA and WOOYOUNG on Day 2.
The day-by-day split was checked against the official lineup image; the official text announcement does not separate the days. Names follow the official English spellings.
🏆 Popularity Award Winners
The popularity award winners were announced on November 5, 2026.
| Male group (singer) | Stray Kids |
| Female group (singer) | NMIXX |
| Male solo (singer) | Im Young-woong |
| Female solo (singer) | Tzuyu (TWICE) |
| Male actor | Byeon Woo-seok |
| Female actor | Kim Hye-yoon |
How the voting worked
- Six categories: male actor, female actor, male group, female group, male solo and female solo
- Preliminary vote: Sep 16 – Oct 6 on the IDOLCHAMP app; the top 20 advanced
- Final vote: Oct 8 – Nov 4 on IDOLCHAMP
- Winners were decided by combining 30% of the preliminary results with 70% of the final votes
Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon are also on the performer/attendee lineup for Day 2.
📺 How to Watch
Disney+ is the exclusive worldwide streaming service for AAA 2026, with a live broadcast. The official Japanese poster also reads "Exclusive on Disney+, December 5 (Sat) and 6 (Sun)". In Taiwan, SETTV airs the show one hour later. Availability and start times may vary by country — please check Disney+ in your region.
Looking for the other year-end awards? See our K-pop awards 2026 schedule guide and the 2026 MAMA AWARDS presenters list.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is AAA 2026?
AAA 2026 takes place on December 5 and 6, 2026 at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan.
Can I watch AAA 2026 online?
Yes. Disney+ streams the ceremony live as the exclusive worldwide streaming service (check availability in your region).
Who are the AAA 2026 hosts?
Tzuyu (TWICE) and Sung Han-bin host on December 5; Jang Won-young (IVE) and Ji Chang-wook host on December 6. It is Jang Won-young's sixth year in a row.
Who is performing at AAA 2026?
Singers include RIIZE, ATEEZ, ITZY, NMIXX, ZEROBASEONE, CORTIS, tripleS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Actors include Kim Soo-hyun, Byeon Woo-seok, Ahn Hyo-seop and Kim Yoo-jung. See the day-by-day lists above.
Are AAA 2026 tickets still available?
According to the official announcement, all 100,000 seats are sold out.
Who won the AAA 2026 popularity awards?
Stray Kids (male group), NMIXX (female group), Im Young-woong (male solo), Tzuyu (female solo), Byeon Woo-seok (male actor) and Kim Hye-yoon (female actor).
What does AAA stand for?
AAA stands for Asia Artist Awards. It is presented by StarNews and organized by the AAA Organizing Committee, MOTIVE and D-SHOW.
🔗 Sources
・Asia Artist Awards – AAA 2026 sold out, Disney+ exclusive (Nov 6, 2026)
・Asia Artist Awards – AAA 2026 popularity award winners (Nov 5, 2026)
Based on official announcements from Asia Artist Awards (as of November 6, 2026). Lineups, schedules and streaming details may change.